Types of Bike Trials

Currently there are two regulated types of competition ruling, enforced by the UCI and BIU.

UCI

Within UCI ruling, if any part of the bike except the tyres rest on an object in the course, a point will be given. The UCI rulings are currently popular in Northern Europe with countries such as France, Czech Republic and Germany.

BIU

Within BIU ruling there is more leeway on points, unlike UCI ruling, parts of the bike can rest on a section object without resulting in a point.

Urban/Street

A popular place to ride bike trials is on ordinary walls and objects commonly found in towns and cities. In this setting, it is known as urban scuttling.

Much of the style described as "Street" is derived from BMX riding.